Hartlepool nuclear power station
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  Hartlepool nuclear power station shown within County Durham |
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| Operator: | British Energy |
| Fuel: | Nuclear 4,470MW |
| Commissioned: | 1983 |
Hartlepool Power Station is a nuclear power station of the advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) type, which was opened near Hartlepool in 1983 and is scheduled for decommissioning by 2014. It provides electricity for over 3%[1] of the UK through two 1575 MWth advanced gas reactors and two 660 MWe generators.
The plant operator, British Energy, has suggested that the site would be a good location for a replacement nuclear power station, though this is opposed by environmental groups such as Greenpeace. Many local people are also opposed to the move as the power station lies 1.65 miles (2.65km) from the local resort of Seaton Carew.
[edit] See also
A selection of over a 100 images showing the building of the power station is available online at Hartlepool Power Station. The images were submitted by a local who worked at the site during its construction.
- Nuclear power in the United Kingdom
- Energy policy of the United Kingdom
- Energy use and conservation in the United Kingdom
[edit] References
- ^ BBC Look North 10 January 2008
[edit] External links
- Over a 100 pictures showing the construction of Hartlepool Power Station
- British Energy Says Two U.K. Nuclear Power Plants Remain Closed
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